What is clay, and how do you prepare it? Potter Mary Rogers demonstrates how she makes pinch, coil and slab pots. Plus a look at some pre-Columbian, hand-built pottery.

From the British Crafts Centre, Michael Casson leads a discussion on what makes a good piece of pottery.

Alan Caiger-Smith and Eileen Nisbet show how to incise, apply clay and use slip, and Alan demonstrates wax resist. Plus a look at some ancient Persian pottery.